Maranatha Residential Home, Southend On Sea
CQC Inspection Breakdown
| Safe | Requires improvement |
| Effective | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Well-led | Requires improvement |
About Maranatha Residential Home
Maranatha Rest Home is a residential care home providing the regulated activity of accommodation and personal care to up to 15 people in one adapted building. The service provides support to older people and people living with dementia. At the time of our inspection there were 15 people using the service, this included two people who were in hospital.
What residents and families say
People told us they felt safe and relatives confirmed they had no concerns relating to the safety of their family member.
Source: CQC inspection report
Specialisms
About Maranatha Residential Home
Based in Southend On Sea, within Southend-on-Sea, Maranatha Residential Home is a care home with nursing that aims to provide a warm and reassuring environment for every resident. The home is operated by AMA Generic Limited and can accommodate up to 15 residents. Following their most recent inspection on 28/06/2022, the Care Quality Commission rated Maranatha Residential Home as Requires improvement. Across the five inspection categories, the home scored Good for Effective, Caring, Responsive; Requires Improvement for Safe and Well-led. The home specialises in supporting people with caring for adults over 65 yrs. The service supports older people. The SS1 postcode area has 7 registered care homes with a combined 125 beds — so there are options to compare in the local area.
Finding the right care home is a deeply personal decision, and we hope this information helps you and your family feel more confident as you explore your options. Every person deserves care that respects their individuality, and the right home will feel welcoming from the moment you walk through the door.
Maranatha Residential Home is one of the care homes in Southend-on-Sea — a local authority with 85 CQC-registered homes, 68 of which are rated Good or Outstanding.
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Further Reading & Official Sources
- Official CQC inspection report for Maranatha Residential Home
- View Maranatha Residential Home on Google Maps
- NHS care home finder near SS1 2RU
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What to Expect When Visiting
When visiting a nursing care home, it helps to see the clinical environment in action alongside the day-to-day living spaces. A good visit should leave you feeling reassured about both the medical and emotional care on offer.
- Try to visit at different times of day, including mealtimes, to see the home in action.
- Speak with staff and, if possible, current residents or their families about their experience.
- Ask about the nurse-to-resident ratio, especially during nights and weekends.
- Check whether the home can manage any specific medical conditions or equipment needs.
Questions to Ask When Visiting
It can be hard to know what to ask during a care home visit. Here are some questions tailored to Maranatha Residential Home's type of care that may help guide your conversation:
- 1 What medical conditions do your nurses have experience managing?
- 2 How quickly can a nurse attend to a resident in an emergency?
- 3 Are there regular GP visits, or do residents need to travel for appointments?
- 4 What is your approach to pain management and end-of-life care?
For a more complete checklist, see our guide to choosing a care home.
Official CQC Inspection Report
The Care Quality Commission last inspected Maranatha Residential Home on 28/06/2022 and rated it Requires improvement. The full report includes detailed findings on safety, staffing, and quality of care.
Read the full CQC reportWhat families typically look for
- - Whether nurses are on-site 24 hours and their qualifications
- - How the home manages medication and medical emergencies
- - Staff-to-resident ratios, especially overnight
These reflect common priorities we see from families researching care homes. For personalised advice, we recommend visiting in person and speaking to current families.
Frequently Asked Questions
What medical conditions do your nurses have experience managing?
Maranatha Residential Home has nursing staff experienced in supporting people with caring for adults over 65 yrs. In the most recent CQC inspection on 28/06/2022, the home was rated Requires Improvement for Safe care — a category that covers clinical training, medication management, and infection control. Ask the nursing team directly about any specific medical conditions during your visit.
How quickly can a nurse attend to a resident in an emergency?
CQC inspectors rated Maranatha Residential Home as Requires Improvement for Safe care on 28/06/2022. The Safe domain covers emergency protocols, staffing ratios, and risk management. Ask the home about nurse-to-resident ratios specifically during night and weekend shifts, when response times are most critical.
Are there regular GP visits, or do residents need to travel for appointments?
Residents at Maranatha Residential Home typically remain registered with a local GP who can visit the home for routine and urgent appointments. As a nursing care home, on-site nurses handle day-to-day clinical care. Ask the home which GP surgery they work with and how specialist referrals are managed.
What is your approach to pain management and end-of-life care?
CQC inspectors rated Maranatha Residential Home as Good for Caring on 28/06/2022. This domain specifically assesses how staff treat residents with compassion and dignity, including during palliative and end-of-life care. Ask the nursing team about their approach to pain management and whether they work with a local hospice or palliative care team.
What is the CQC rating for Maranatha Residential Home?
Maranatha Residential Home in Southend On Sea is rated Requires improvement by the Care Quality Commission. The most recent inspection was on 28/06/2022. The home has 15 beds.
How many beds does Maranatha Residential Home have?
Maranatha Residential Home has 15 beds and operates as a care home with nursing in Southend On Sea.
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